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If the haploid number for a plant species is 4, how many chromosomes are found in a member of the species that has one of the following characteristics? Explain your reasoning in each case.
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Ch. 10 - Eukaryotic Chromosome Abnormalities and Molecular Organization
Sanders3rd EditionGenetic Analysis: An Integrated ApproachISBN: 9780135564172
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- Ch. 1 - The Molecular Basis of Heredity, Variation, and Evolution64
- Ch. 2 - Transmission Genetics144
- Ch. 3 - Cell Division and Chromosome Heredity81
- Ch. 4 - Gene Interaction87
- Ch. 5 - Genetic Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes103
- Ch. 6 - Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Bacteriophages73
- Ch. 7 - DNA Structure and Replication71
- Ch. 8 - Molecular Biology of Transcription and RNA Processing79
- Ch. 9 - The Molecular Biology of Translation110
- Ch. 10 - Eukaryotic Chromosome Abnormalities and Molecular Organization100
- Ch. 11 - Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Homologous Recombination86
- Ch. 12 - Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophage90
- Ch. 13 - Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes38
- Ch. 14 - Analysis of Gene Function via Forward Genetics and Reverse Genetics72
- Ch. 15 - Recombinant DNA Technology and Its Applications69
- Ch. 16 - Genomics: Genetics from a Whole-Genome Perspective49
- Ch. 17 - Organelle Inheritance and the Evolution of Organelle Genomes27
- Ch. 18 - Developmental Genetics43
- Ch. 19 - Genetic Analysis of Quantitative Traits66
- Ch. 20 - Population Genetics and Evolution at the Population, Species, and Molecular Levels105
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If the haploid number for a plant species is 4, how many chromosomes are found in a member of the species that has one of the following characteristics? Explain your reasoning in each case.
Pentaploidy
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Understand the concept of haploid number: The haploid number (n) represents the number of chromosomes in a single set of the organism's genome. For this plant species, the haploid number is given as 4 (n = 4).
Define pentaploidy: Pentaploidy refers to an organism having five sets of chromosomes (5n). This is a type of polyploidy, where the chromosome number is a multiple of the haploid number.
Calculate the total number of chromosomes: Multiply the haploid number (n = 4) by the number of sets in pentaploidy (5). The formula is: .
Explain the reasoning: Since pentaploidy means five complete sets of chromosomes, the total chromosome count is the result of multiplying the haploid number by 5. This ensures the organism has five times the genetic material of a haploid cell.
Verify the concept: Double-check that the calculation aligns with the definition of pentaploidy and the given haploid number. This step ensures the understanding of polyploidy and chromosome multiplication is correct.
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Haploid and Diploid Numbers
The haploid number (n) refers to the number of chromosomes in a gamete, which is half the total number of chromosomes in a diploid organism. In this case, if the haploid number for the plant species is 4, the diploid number (2n) would be 8, representing the total chromosomes in somatic cells.
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Diploid Genetics
Polyploidy
Polyploidy is a condition in which an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes. Pentaploidy, specifically, means that the organism has five sets of chromosomes. This can occur through processes such as hybridization or errors in cell division, leading to increased genetic variation.
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Calculating Chromosome Number in Polyploids
To determine the total number of chromosomes in a polyploid organism, multiply the haploid number by the number of chromosome sets. For a pentaploid organism with a haploid number of 4, the total chromosome count would be 4 (haploid) x 5 (sets) = 20 chromosomes.
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